Auburn's Defensive PFF Grades vs LSU

Donovan Kaufman was Auburn's highest-rated defender vs LSU. Owen Pappoe received the lowest grade.
Auburn's Defensive PFF Grades vs LSU
Auburn's Defensive PFF Grades vs LSU

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Auburn's defense did its part but Auburn fell 21-17 against the LSU Tigers in Jordan Hare Stadium Saturday night. 

Auburn put 21 defenders on the field against their SEC West opponent. Eku Leota was one of the highest-rated players despite having to leave with an injury. Auburn's defense front continues to be the highlight of this defense but more defensive backs can be found in the top ten for the Auburn defense after solid games from Nehemiah Pritchett, Kaufman, Keionte Scott, and DJ James. Derrick Hall's grade may surprise some readers. 

Here's every defensive grade from the Auburn Tigers' loss against the LSU Tigers. 

1. Donovan Kaufman

PFF Defensive Grade: 77.7

2. Jayson Jones

PFF Defensive Grade: 76.5 

3. Eku Leota

PFF Defensive Grade: 73.9 

4. Marcus Harris

PFF Defensive Grade: 71.0 

5. Nehemiah Pritchett

PFF Defensive Grade: 69.2 

6. Colby Wooden

PFF Defensive Grade: 69.2 

7. Marquis Burks

PFF Defensive Grade: 68.8 

8. Keionte Scott

PFF Defensive Grade: 68.7 

9. Zion Puckett

PFF Defensive Grade: 68.3 

10. DJ James

PFF Defensive Grade: 65.0 

11. Jeffrey M'Ba

PFF Defensive Grade: 63.0 

12. Marcus Bragg

PFF Defensive Grade: 62.8 

13. Wesley Steiner

PFF Defensive Grade: 61.6 

14. Dylan Brooks

PFF Defensive Grade: 61.4 

15. Cayden Bridges

PFF Defensive Grade: 60.9 

16. Jaylin Simpson

PFF Defensive Grade: 60.6 

17. Desmond Tisdol

PFF Defensive Grade: 60.0 

18. Barton Lester

PFF Defensive Grade: 60.0 

19. Morris Joseph Jr.

PFF Defensive Grade: 59.4 

20. Derick Hall

PFF Defensive Grade: 55.2 

21. Owen Pappoe

PFF Defensive Grade: 52.2 

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